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Steam turbines have been around since 1800s. The tech is well understood. Mirrors are also cheap. These two can't be the reason for the high cost. My guess is
by ajays 13y ago
Steam turbines have been around since 1800s. The tech is well understood. Mirrors are also cheap. These two can't be the reason for the high cost.
My guess is that the fancy molten salt stuff drove up the cost. Molten salt is very corrosive.
I would _love_ to see the breakdown of the costs.
Aside: I drove past the plant this summer, and even from the highway it looked awesome.
- pjc50 13y agoThe official fact sheet http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/Renewable_%202013_Ivanpah_Solar_Generating_Facility_4_2012.pdf http://www.bechtel.com/assets/files/Renewable_%202013_Ivanpa... makes no mention of molten salt, just a regular boiler on top of the tower.